MillaMia Britt Crochet Pattern

MillaMia Britt Flared Top

What is Being Made

The MillaMia Britt is a two-colour crochet top designed for intermediate crocheters seeking a versatile garment. This flared top features a contemporary silhouette that transitions from fitted to flared, making it suitable for casual wear or professional settings. The design showcases colour blocking with two complementary yarn shades, allowing crafters to create visual interest through strategic colour placement. Available in six sizes ranging from 81cm to 107cm bust measurements, the Britt accommodates a wide range of body types with finished bust measurements from 87.5cm to 112.5cm.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs seamed construction and flat working methods, meaning pieces are crocheted individually in flat panels rather than in the round, then joined together. This approach provides greater control over shaping and allows for precise placement of the two-colour design. The seaming technique creates clean, professional-looking joins between pieces. The flared silhouette is achieved through strategic increases worked into the pattern structure as pieces progress from the fitted bodice to the wider hem.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout this pattern is the herringbone half treble (hbhtr), a decorative and textured crochet stitch. This stitch is created by yarning over the hook, inserting into the designated stitch, pulling a loop through both the stitch and the first loop on the hook, then completing the stitch by yarning over and pulling through the remaining two loops. The herringbone half treble creates a distinctive woven appearance with excellent drape, making it ideal for a garment intended for both everyday and evening wear. The pattern also incorporates chain stitches for foundation and shaping purposes, along with double crochet stitches for structure and joining.

Materials and Tools

The Britt pattern calls for MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran yarn, available exclusively through Love Knitting. Yarn quantities vary by size: the smallest size requires 6 balls of colour A (Damson, shade 233) and 8 balls of colour B (Dusk, shade 220), while the largest size needs 8 balls of colour A and 13 balls of colour B. Each ball contains 50g or 1¾oz of yarn. The recommended hook size is 5.5mm (US I-9), which works with the Aran-weight yarn to achieve the specified tension of 16 stitches and 15 rows per 10cm square when worked in the herringbone half treble pattern.

Design Features and Versatility

The pattern notes suggest this top works equally well as a standalone piece or layered under a jacket, offering styling flexibility for various occasions. The two-colour construction allows crafters to experiment with alternative colourways beyond the suggested combinations of Marine, Ochre, Blush, Stone, Slate, and Blue. Sleeve length remains consistent at 34.5cm for the three smallest sizes, then increases to 36cm for the larger sizes. The garment length ranges from 53cm to 55cm depending on size, creating a proportional fit across the size range.

Skill Level and Pattern Difficulty

Rated as Beginner/Intermediate, this pattern is accessible to crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle slightly more complex construction. The herringbone half treble stitch requires understanding of basic crochet fundamentals, but the repetitive nature of the stitch makes it achievable with practice. The flat-working and seaming approach provides a structured learning opportunity for crafters developing garment construction skills.